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While no change is being suggested on the LoC, we need to think of how to re-purpose the Army’s involvement in J&K. (PTI)

Satish Dua | Plan Army’s exit from Kashmir to win hearts, nip ISIS threat in bud

Domestically, India must block all attempts at radicalisation and promote Sufism and Kashmiriyat

30 Sep 2021 3:27 AM

In this image provided by the Department of Defense, two paratroopers assigned to the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division conduct security while a C-130 Hercules takes off during a evacuation operation in Kabul, Aug. 25, 2021. (Department of Defense via AP)

What is the Islamic State threat in Afghanistan?

President Biden said there is 'an acute and growing risk' of an attack at airport by the group's regional chapter - Islamic State-Khorasan

26 Aug 2021 10:41 AM

Security personnel wearing facemasks stop motorists at a checkpoint during a government-imposed lockdown as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus in Kabul. (AFP)

Seven killed in police checkpoint attack in Afghan, Government suspects Taliban

The latest bloodshed comes as the Taliban and the Afghan government appear to move closer towards potential peace negotiations

13 Jun 2020 7:20 PM

Police block off a road near the site of a bomb attack, Friday, June 12, 2020, in Kabul. (AP)

Bomb explosion in Kabul mosque kills at least 4 people

Violence has spiked in recent weeks in Afghanistan with most of the attacks claimed by the Islamic State group affiliate

12 Jun 2020 8:10 PM

The Joint Statement was issued at the end of the second India-US 2+2 dialogue between US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Defence Secretary Mark Esper and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the State Department on Wednesday amidst the historic impeachment vote against President Donald Trump. (Photo: MEA Twitter)

Take 'immediate, irreversible action' against terrorists: India, US to Pakistan

The first 2+2 dialogue was held in New Delhi in September last year after the mechanism was approved by PM Modi and Trump.

20 Dec 2019 8:30 AM

The Islamic State terror group has claimed responsibility for the knife-attack in central London where a convicted terrorist killed two people before being shot dead by police. (Photo: File)

ISIS claims responsibility for deadly London knife attack

The profile of Khan dating back to his conviction in 2012 reveals his links with terror groups.

01 Dec 2019 12:53 PM

"Conan did a fantastic job," the US president told the White House press corps, assembled for a brief, unannounced ceremony with the Belgian Malinois and its handler on Monday. (Photo: Screengrab)

Trump presents Conan the dog, 'incredible' hero of Baghdadi raid

'Conan is a tough cookie. And nobody is going to mess with Conan,' Trump said.

26 Nov 2019 9:21 AM

Terror strike foiled in Assam, 3 with ISIS links arrested

The terrorists have been identified as Ranjeet Islam (24), Mukadir Islam (22), and Luit Zameel Zaman (24).

26 Nov 2019 1:33 AM

A NIA court here on Monday found six people, arrested in connection with a 2016 Islamic State (ISIS) terror plot case, guilty of conspiring to carry out strikes across Kerala and neighbouring states. (Photo: File)

NIA court convicts six in 2016 ISIS terror plot case

Those convicted are Manseed Muhmood, Swalih Mohammed, Rashid Ali, Ramshad, Safvan and Moinuddin.

25 Nov 2019 3:49 PM

In July, Gallagher was acquitted of charges related to the stabbing death of a wounded ISIS prisoner in Iraq, and of other killings of civilians. (Photo: File)

US Navy could remove Gallagher from SEALs, even after Trump intervention

A panel of Navy SEAL officers would convene in December to decide whether Gallagher can remain in the unit, Lawrence said.

21 Nov 2019 9:27 AM

Shia Waqf Board chief Wasim Rizvi slammed All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Asaduddin Owaisi by terming him as an equal of ISIS leader Abu Bakr-al Baghdadi. (Photo: ANI)

There's no difference between Abu Bakr-al Baghdadi and Owaisi today: Wasim Rizvi

The Shia Waqf Board chief also slammed the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) for its stance on the verdict.

17 Nov 2019 11:12 AM

She said that the international community has to assist India in eradicating radical Islamist terror that is when the human rights situation will be possible. (Photo: ANI)

'Kashmir an integral part of India,' says Indian columnist at US Congress

This was the second hearing by US Congress in the last three weeks on Kashmir, which has been under restrictions since August 5.

15 Nov 2019 10:17 AM

In a speech Tuesday, Trump said the US got al-Baghdadi, then got "his second" and now, "we have our eye on his third. His third has got a lot of problems because we know where he is, too." (Photo: File)

'We know where he is, US on hunt for new Islamic State's leader': Trump

Trump didn't mention the name of the new target, but he was likely referring to Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi.

13 Nov 2019 9:27 AM

A US-born woman who says she regrets having joined the Islamic State group has appealed again to come home from the refugee camp where she lives with her small son in Syria. (Representational Image)

US-born IS bride appeals again to come home from Syria

The government is refusing to let Hoda Muthana return to the US, arguing that she is not an American citizen.

10 Nov 2019 11:53 AM

The new leader of the Islamic State group is “a nobody” with little apparent reputation but the United States hopes he will be killed soon, a US official said Wednesday. (Representational Image/ File)

‘We aren’t impressed’: US official calls new ISIS chief ‘a nobody’

President Trump last week tweeted of the group’s new leader that 'we know exactly who he is,' but few details have emerged about Hashimi.

07 Nov 2019 1:47 PM

The “hero” dog that assisted the American commandoes in the mission that led to the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr-al Baghdadi will soon visit the White House, US President Donald Trump has said. (Photo: File)

‘Hero’ dog that helped kill Baghdadi to visit White House soon: Trump

Soon after the raid, both Trump and the Pentagon released the pictures of the dog.

07 Nov 2019 12:50 PM

In fact, of all the branches of the ISIS, ISIS-K is the outfit that is of most concern to the US, Russel Travers, Acting Director of the US National Counter-terrorism Centre, Office of Director of National Intelligence, said on Tuesday. (Representational Image)

Khorasan group of ISIS attempted suicide attack in India last year, says US official

Despite America's key victories against the ISIS in Syria and Iraq, the terror outfit remains a deadly threat to US, Senator Hassan said.

06 Nov 2019 8:49 AM

'ISIS has a new leader. We know exactly who he is!' Trump said in a tweet. US officials did not give any more details. (Photo: FIle)

We know who he is: Trump says US is aware of new Islamic state chief

IS confirmed the death of its leader al-Baghdadi and named his replacement as Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Quraishi.

01 Nov 2019 9:11 PM

Can killing of ISIS’ Baghdadi save Trump in 2020 polls?

In the initial few hours after the raid, it seemed that the operation in which Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi died had saved Donald Trump.

01 Nov 2019 12:00 AM

The ISIS's leadership has a "deep bench" and a replacement for deceased chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi could surface within weeks, the US government's top counter-terrorism expert said Wednesday. (Photo: File)

New ISIS chief could replace Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in weeks: US Official

Acting Director of the National Counterterrorism Center Russ Travers did not predict which ISIS figure would take over after Baghdadi.

31 Oct 2019 1:26 PM

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